Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercise in Patients With Subacute Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Comparison of Core Stabilization Exercise and Physical Therapy Treatment in Patients With Subacute Non-specific Low Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to examines the effectiveness of Core stabilization exercise on pain intensity at rest, functional disability, lumbar movement and ability to perform repositioning tasks (joint position sense) in patients with subacute non-specific low back pain.

This study is to compare the effectiveness of Core stabilization exercise and physical therapy on pain intensity at rest, functional disability, lumbar movement and ability to perform repositioning tasks (joint position sense) in patients with subacute non-specific low back pain. There are 2 groups receiving 2 different kinds of intervention: treatment group receiving core stabilization exercise (CSE) and control group receiving physical therapy including therapeutic ultrasound and hydrocollator pack. Each intervention will perform for 7 weeks. The patients will assess for all outcome measures at baseline, 7 weeks of intervention, and 1- month follow-up

Inclusion Criteria:

• Onset of back pain within 6 -12 weeks participants had no history of back pain for a period of 6 months prior to the current episode.
• Pain intensity measure by a numerical rating scale (0-10 NRS) and a score of pain at least 3 out of 10.
• Never receive the treatment by core stabilization exercise (CSE) during 3 months before participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Onset of serious spinal pathology: spinal fracture, spinal tumor or spinal infection.
• Cauda equina syndrome.
• Presented at least 2 out of 3 signs of neurological deficit